Wastewater Recycling

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding violation of environmental norms by a tyre pyrolysis plant, village Sakauti, Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, 28/05/2025

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dr. Amit Kumar Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 28/05/2025. The applicant has raised a grievance against setting up of a tyre pyrolysis plant by M/s Adideva Carbon LLP. According to the applicant, the tyre pyrolysis plant has …

Hydrogen Peroxide - Solves bio-solids headache

With the use of hydrogen peroxide at the Dos Rios WRC, the San Antonio Water System solved its problems of consolidating and centralising sludge dewatering activities for their water recycling centres.

Do-it-yourself: recycle and reuse wastewater

This is the second edition of the wastewater recycling manual. The manual presents real-life case studies of wastewater treatment methods adopted in various parts of India.

Tirupur water supply and sanitation project: an impediment to sustainable water management?

The New Tirupur Area Development Corporation Limited (NTADCL) is the first public private partnership, set up in 1995 primarily to supply industrial water to Tirupur, a major export centre for knitwear, in India. This water supply and sewerage project is also the first project to be structured on a commercial …

Bio kinetic evaluation of diphasic anaerobic digester by using distillery wastewater

A diphasic anaerobic digester model having an effective volume of 16 litres was studied for treating distillery waste streams.

Adsorption studies on teak leaves (Tectona grandis): Removal of lead ions from wastewater

Teak leaves (Tectona grandis) abundantly available in India showed high sorption capacity for lead ions and were found efficient for the removal of lead ions from aqueous solutions. The extent of removal was found to be dependent on pH, temperature, concentration of metal ions and the dose of adsorbent.

Pros and cons of using wastewater for irrigation

reuse of wastewater for irrigation is touted as an environmentally sound practice. But little is known about its long-term effects. A recent study from Jordan says that the frequent use of treated wastewater can affect plant growth and crop yield. Researchers say the use of wastewater has to be continuously …

Potential of batch constructed wetland for nitrogen removal

Constructed wetlands (CW) are being increasingly used worldwide to treat domestic wastewater by applying various technological designs. The systems are preferentially used due to simple technology in principle, reliable operating conditions and the potential to remove total nitrogen by simultaneous nitrification and denitrification. Oct-Dec 2007

Sequencing batch reactor process : Simultaneous removal of BOD, nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater

Sequential batch reactor (SBR) process is basically a fill-and-draw activated sludge process. Being a very popular technology, SBR was not being frequently used for the treatment of wastewater like activated sludge process (ASP). This paper reviews two case studies, where SBR was used for capacity expansion of existing and ASP …

Removal of high BOD and COD loadings of primary liquid waste products from dairy industry by vermi-filtration technology

Dairy industry generate large amount of white highly turbid liquid waste products which cannot be processed further in the industry and has to be discarded. They contain very high organic matter that may be in dissolved or colloidal form and is thus very high in BOD and total solids. Earthworms …

Integrated resource recovery at East Calcutta wetland: How safe is these?

East Calcutta Wetland (ECW) is an example of wise use of cities solid and liquid waste through integrated resource recovery, mainly for pisciculture, vegetable as well as paddy cultivation and manure production. Amaranthus caudatus, Amaranthus blithum and Spinacia oleracea grown at ECW were analyzed for their accumulation of elements using …

Best available technique for water reuse in textile SMEs (BATTLE LIFE Project)

The textile sector has a high water demand. Its biggest impact on the environment is related to primary water consumption (80

A case study on characterization, treatment and utilization of Deoband sugar mill effluent

The present study deals with physico-chemical analysis, treatment and utilization of Deoband sugar mill effluent. The effluent is treated with alkaline solution of hexacyanoferrate (III). 2007

Utility of city wastewater as a source of irrigation water for mustard

A pot experiment was conducted during rabi season of 2003-2004, to study the effect of two concentrations of city waste water over ground water on the performance of Brassica juncea cv. Varuna. 2007

Pollution peril

Industrialists and regulators are unclear on best practices in India's wastewater management in the textile sector, which generates 1,750 million litres a day (mld). Says Mangilal Gandhi, owner of Sankeshwar Fabrics, Pali: In Pali, though the common effluent treatment plants (CETPs) were designed for effluents from cotton processing, introduction of …

Effect of sewage irrigation and nitrogen rates on the growth and productivity of triticale

A split plot field experiment was conducted to study the comparative effect of sewage wastewater and ground water and of six doses of basal nitrogen on the performance of triticale. Sewage wastewater irrigation resulted in increased growth and yield of the crop. Protein and carbohydrate yields were also increased under …

A wastewater recycling manual for urban areas with case studies

This manual is a comprehensive documentation of localised community-level approaches in urban wastewater management. Besides providing an overview of eco-sanitation and decentralised wastewater treatment technologies, it also captures the emerging trends in this sector.

Eco-friendly management of sugar industry effluents in Guangxi, China

The sugar industry is an important and growing part of China, in general, and of Guangxi province, in particular. This growth poses scientific and engineering challenges for dealing with the environmental impacts of the industry. The characteristics of the sugar production wastewatcr and the associated molasses production wastewater (vinasse) suggest …

Characterization of textile wastewater

The wastewater generated from textile industries of Bhilwara city is studied for its characterization. Wastewater of textile industry was found to contain a high degree of pollutants with high TDS and suspended solids. The wastewater is highly colored and viscous due to dyestuff and suspended solids respectively.

Global Challenges: Sustainable Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery, October 26-30, 2014, Kathmandu, Nepal

The conference will focus on sustainable management of wastewater and recovery of resources globally, as well as in these demanding environments. The challenges in these regions are fueling the development of highly innovative solutions which will ultimately affect how wastewater is managed globally.

Expo and Conference for Environmental Technologies focusing on Wastewater Treatment Waste Management, Clean Energy and Pollution Control, 10-12 September 2014, New Delhi

Messe Frankfurt, world's leading exhibition oragniser brings together 4 shows on Wastewater treatment, Waste Mgmt and Recycling, Sustainable and Clean Technology and Pollution Control and Environment Magmt. The 3rd edition of Watertech India in September 2014 will be an effective interface between central and state government, local municipalities, businesses, society …

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